Two towns, P and Q, are on (4oN 40oW) and (4oN
20oE) respectively. What is the distance between
them, along their line of latitude? (Give your
answer in teems of π and R, the radius of the earth).
A.
2πR cos4o
B.
πR sin40o
C.
πR/2
cos4o
D.
πR/3
cos4o
E.
πR/6
cos4o
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Angular distance = 40o + 20o = 60o
using θ/360 x 2πr for distance between p and Q
= 60/360 x 2πRcos4o = 1/3πRcos4o
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